F. 6th apostasy-Philistine oppression-Samson’s deliverance (13:1-16:31)
Part 1: Samson’s early life – possibly most flawed of all the judges (13:1-14:20)
1. The birth of Samson – A Nazarite “from the womb” (13:1-25) Introduction – The spiritual and moral climate produced the 6th cycle (v.1)
a. The prophecy (promise) of Samson’s birth to a barren woman (vv.2-15)
b. The identity of God’s “Angel” = “Messenger”- “THE angel” (vv.16-23) Conclusion – The fulfillment of God’s prophecy or promise (vv.24-25)